AUSTIN, Texas – Austin City Council is trying to figure out how to pay for park decks that will go over the highway. It’s part of the I-35 Cap and Stitch project.
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By the numbers:
Council has already approved $104 million for the roadway elements, or foundations, for the project at these locations.
A $604 million construction commitment is needed for the cap decks.
There is a slight increase in cost for one of the decks because the design has to accommodate two-story buildings.
What they’re saying:
In a Council work session Tuesday, council members got an update on where funding stands. They say federal grants are unlikely right now. The city lost a federal grant last…
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